CHURCH LEADERS
CHURCH LEADERS
Day 10
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-5
The word ‘therefore’ appears at the beginning of verse 1 in most modern versions of this chapter. That would connect these verses with what has gone before. Because of the trials the Christians were facing, the elders had a particular responsibility to feed and care for them [...]
GOD’S PURPOSES IN OUR SUFFERING
GOD’S PURPOSES IN OUR SUFFERING
Day 9
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Here is further teaching regarding suffering. It is also II another illustration of the tremendous change in Peter himself. Once he thought it was strange that Christ should ever speak about suffering. (See Matthew 16:21,22.) Now he I sees the plan and purpose in [...]
SUFFERING AND SEPARATION
SUFFERING AND SEPARATION
Day 7
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:1-6
We have returned to the two last chapters of 1 Peter for our readings over the next few days. These chapters are full of strong teaching for us all.
These verses deal with two important subjects, suffering and separation. This is all part of the great change [...]
CAN YOU SAY ‘I AM SURE’?
CAN YOU SAY ‘I AM SURE’?
Day 6
Bible Reading: 1 John 5:7-13
Our reading today makes some strong statements. Look at verse 13 again. It says plainly that we can know that we have eternal life. Yet so many Christians still have doubts about their salvation. Are you really sure yourself?
How can we be really [...]
REVIVAL THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD
REVIVAL THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD
Day 2
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 8:13-18
Who took the lead in listening to Ezra’s reading of God’s Word? It was the fathers (v.13). Too often this is left to the mothers, but here the fathers took their place. They found out for themselves what God had to say to them [...]
REVIVAL AT THE WATER-GATE
REVIVAL AT THE WATER-GATE
Day 1
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-12
Isn’t the picture in the first verse thrilling? All the people packed around the water-gate standing ready to hear the Word of God. They came together for a purpose. What did they ask Ezra to do? Ezra was to bring the Word of God and read [...]
HOW DO YOU FACE PROBLEMS?
HOW DO YOU FACE PROBLEMS?
Day 31
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 5:1-13
This is a sad chapter. It tells about trouble between the people who were supposed to be building the walls of the city. Instead of building, they were quarrelling with each other and taking advantage of each other.
The first group said they didn’t have enough [...]
DISCOURAGEMENT-ITS CAUSE AND CURE
DISCOURAGEMENT-ITS CAUSE AND CURE
Day 30
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 4:8-14
There is one problem which faces all of us from time to time. It is discouragement. In Nehemiah all of chapter 4 deals with this subject.
Here we are given several reasons why the people became discouraged. Look at verse 10. The people’s strength was failing. They [...]
GETTING STARTED-HARDEST JOB OF ALL
GETTING STARTED-HARDEST JOB OF ALL
Day 28
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 2:11-20
Can you imagine Nehemiah’s feelings as he saw Jerusalem for the first time? He was thrilled, but he was also shocked. He was eager, but he was silent. He knew he was not quite ready for the great task ahead of him. Wherever would he [...]
HOW TO GET ALONG WITH THE BOSS
HOW TO GET ALONG WITH THE BOSS
Day 27
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 2:1-11
How do you approach a king who might cut off your head if he does not like what you are asking for? Nehemiah spent about four months in prayer before he made his first request to the king. He had said, ‘Today’, in [...]
